6 May 2019

Tuvalu inks deals with Taiwan during visit

3:45 pm on 6 May 2019

Tuvalu has signed a maritime training agreement with Taiwan.

Tuvalu's Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga and his Taiwanese counterpart Tsai Ing-wen

Tuvalu's Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga and his Taiwanese counterpart Tsai Ing-wen Photo: Taiwanese government

It came during meetings on Friday between Tuvalu's Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga and his Taiwanese counterpart Tsai Ing-wen.

According to Tsai's office, the agreement will allow Taiwan maritime training and certification to be recognised in Tuvalu.

Tsai also said Taiwan would set up a Digital Opportunity Centre to support technology growth with its allies, including Tuvalu.